February 16-18 are the final three days of the Fasching Season, and the beginning of Lent. Erlangen typically holds their parade on Feb 7 (Bruck) 2pm, Nürnberg is normally on Faschingsdienstag (no info available). Würzburg has the largest in the area also on the 15th. To really celebrate, head to Cologne, Mainz, or Dusseldorf.March 20 - Palm Sunday (Palmsonntag).March 30 - April 10 Schools closed - Easter vacation.

November 11 - St. Martin´s Day and the beginning of the fifth season, Fasching.November 13 - People´s Mourning Day (Volkstrauertag). Read more here. In Bayern, a Stilletag.November 16 - Day of Prayer and Repentance (Buß- und Bettag). Stilletag.November 20 - Day to Commemorate the Dead (Totensonntag). Stilletag.

November 27 - First Sunday of Advent. Read about German Advent traditions here.

December 4 - Barbara Day. December 4- Second Sunday of Advent and St. Niklaus Day. Read about the St. Niklaus traditions here.

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